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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.40, 461.23 and 222.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.40, 461.23 and 222.41 is: 306.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.40 : 461.23 = 222.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.40/461.23 = 222.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.40x = 461.23 × 222.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.40x = 102,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,582.76/334.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.77

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